"And the 2026 NAIDOC theme is…” Warning: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are advised this video contains the name and images of a person who has passed away. | NITV

Today, we launch the 2026 NAIDOC Week theme: 50 Years of Deadly. For 50 years, NAIDOC Week has brought communities together to celebrate culture, recognise leadership and amplify Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices. This milestone honours five decades of NAIDOC Week. The people, communities and culture that have shaped it, and the strength it has taken to sustain it year after year. As we mark 50 years, we look ahead to a future led by community, grounded in culture and built for the lo